Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls (Print-Friendly Version)

Sausage, Rotel, cream cheese and cheddar mix for tasty bite-sized party snacks.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

01 - 1 pound ground pork sausage (spicy or mild)

02 - 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained well

03 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

04 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

05 - 1 1/4 cups Bisquick baking mix

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.

02 - Cook ground pork sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat thoroughly.

03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the hot cooked sausage with softened cream cheese. Mix until fully incorporated.

04 - Add in drained Rotel, shredded cheddar cheese, and Bisquick baking mix. Stir vigorously until a thick, sticky dough forms.

05 - Portion dough into 1-inch balls using hands or a small cookie scoop.

06 - Place shaped balls onto a parchment-lined or non-stick sprayed baking sheet.

07 - Transfer baking sheet to preheated oven. Bake 20–25 minutes or until sausage balls are golden brown and fully cooked.

01 - For best texture, thoroughly drain Rotel before mixing to prevent excess moisture.

02 - It is recommended to use freshly grated cheddar for optimal melt and flavor.